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Optus & amaysim offers in-flight-roaming

Optus and amaysim’s international roaming now extends to the air thanks to a partnership with AeroMobile – they are bringing global connectivity to passengers in the skies. Through their partnership with AeroMobile, Optus amaysim in-flight-roaming is now available on select international flights, allowing travelers to stay connected during their journey.

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This service comes as part of both Optus and amaysim’s international roaming packages, with AeroMobile extending its coverage to include a range of destinations accessible while in the air.

Optus in-flight-roaming offer

Optus offers international roaming to its customers from $5 per day. Postpaid customers get unlimited talk and text and 5GB of data to use per day while prepaid customers have the option of purchasing a one-day expiry add-on with 1GB of data, 100 texts and 100 call minutes for $5, or a seven-day expiry add-on with 7GB of data, 700 texts and 700 call minutes for $35.

Here’s a table summarizing each Optus plan with the essential details:

Plan Details
$52 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data
$52/month
Minimum cost: $52
$62 Optus Choice Plus Plan 180GB data
$62/month
Minimum cost: $62
$79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data
Deal: Up to $10/month SubHub credit for 12 months on selected subscriptions (T&Cs apply)
$69/month
Minimum cost: $69
$82 Optus Choice Plus Plan 360GB data
SubHub: Up to $20/month SubHub credit for active SubHub accounts with subscriptions over $0 (T&Cs apply)
$82/month
Minimum cost: $82

amaysim in-flight-roaming offer

amaysim offers 4 roaming packs with a mix of options for call inclusions, texts, and data. See amaysim’s international roaming packs here:

Pack Price Inclusions
                  Small Talk        $20          100 mins, 100 texts, no data
The Works $25 50 mins, 30 texts, 2GB
Just Gigs $50 No mins, no texts, 6GB
The Epic $70 100 mins, 60 texts, 9GB

Here are amaysim’s prepaid plans:

Plan                                                                                  Details
   7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan                              10GB data at up to 100Mbps
$10 per 7-day renewal
    UNLIMITED 10GB Plan                                                   20GB data at up to 100Mbps
Deal: Save $12 on first renewal, includes 10GB bonus data for first 3 renewals until 29.01.25 (sign up by 02.12.24)
$22 per 28-day renewal
             UNLIMITED   32GB Plan                              32GB data at up to 100Mbps
Deal: Save $20 on first renewal & 18GB bonus data for first renewal (sign up by 14.11.24)
$30 per 28-day renewal
UNLIMITED 80GB Plan                                                         160GB data at up to 100Mbps
Deal: Save $22 on the first renewal & include 80GB bonus data for the first 3 renewals until 29.01.25 (sign up by 02.12.24)
$40 per 28-day renewal
UNLIMITED 120GB Plan                                          120GB data at up to 150Mbps
Deal: Save $26 on first renewal (sign up by 14.11.24)
$50 per 28-day renewal
UNLIMITED 200GB Long Expiry                             200GB data at up to 100Mbps
Deal: Get 200GB for $175 (includes $65 off) on first renewal (offer ends 02.12.24)
$175 per 365-day renewal
UNLIMITED 240GB Long Expiry                             240GB data at up to 100Mbps
Deal: Get 240GB for $225 (includes $75 off) on first renewal (offer ends 14.11.24)
$225 per 365-day renewal

In-flight roaming is subject to availability with partner airlines, at the time of writing some of the major airline partners include:

  • Asiana Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Emirates
  • Etihad Airways
  • Lufthansa
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines

It’s also important to note that the AeroMobile network utilizes satellites to provide signal so while you may have access you shouldn’t expect 4G or 5G speeds.

Vodafone Australia in-flight-roaming offer vs Optus amaysim in-flight-roaming

Vodafone started offering in-flight roaming as part of its $5 roaming deal in October last year, also through a partnership with AeroMobile. Vodafone’s offer is still one of the best available because it lets you access your full plan inclusions while you’re overseas.

                    Plan                                                    Price
$49 Small SIM Only Plan                                $44/month
$59 Medium SIM Only Plan                            $54/month
$69 Large SIM Only Plan                                $64/month

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Ana, a telecom wiz who keeps the world connected while traveling, ensures your journeys are never out of touch.